Description
Common Name: Beetroot Guava / Red Guava
Botanical Name: Psidium guajava
Family: Myrtaceae
Beetroot Guava is a special guava variety known for its attractive deep pink to beetroot-red flesh, sweet taste, and pleasant guava aroma. It is a fruit-bearing plant suitable for home gardens and outdoor cultivation.
Key Features
- Evergreen fruit-bearing plant.
- Deep red or beetroot-colored fruit pulp.
- Sweet and aromatic fruits.
- Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Medium-sized tree with dense branching.
- Suitable for home gardens and pots.
- Grows well in warm tropical climates.
- Requires good sunlight for healthy growth.
Uses
- Fruits can be eaten fresh.
- Used for making juices, jams, smoothies, and desserts.
- Suitable for home gardens and fruit gardens.
- Adds ornamental value because of its attractive fruits.
- Provides nutritious, vitamin-rich fruits.
Plant Care
- Sunlight: Provide around 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.
- Watering: Water moderately and regularly; avoid waterlogging.
- Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil.
- Fertilizer: Apply compost, vermicompost, or well-rotted organic manure.
- Pruning: Prune after fruiting to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
- Temperature: Prefers warm tropical and subtropical conditions.
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